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Two people from Michigan were planning something that had to do with ISIS
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wo people from Michigan have been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice with planning a terrorist act based on the Islamic State (ISIS).There were a lot of police departments and the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) involved in the investigation that led to the arrests.
More details about the FBI's investigation
According to court documents, the two suspects were put under surveillance by federal officials a few months ago after they found encrypted online messages that showed they supported ISIS ideas.Authorities said the men used social media and private messaging apps to share extremist content and talk to people who are thought to be linked to the terrorist group.
During a planned raid in Michigan, agents are said to have found digital evidence, such as electronic devices, notes, and possible documents that may be related to the alleged conspiracy.Both people are now facing federal charges for trying to help a foreign terrorist group, which is a serious crime under U.S. anti-terrorism laws.
What the FBI and Federal Prosecutors Have Said
In a public statement, the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan said that the arrests show that the government is still committed to stopping domestic terrorism and keeping communities safe from threats from extremists.The FBI said that the operation was part of a bigger plan to keep an eye on online places where radicalization and recruitment are still going on.
A spokesperson for the FBI said, "This case shows that the US will not put up with violence caused by terrorist groups from other countries."We will take strong steps to stop any possible threat before it puts the public at risk.
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How the Suspects Became Extremists
The police are still trying to figure out how the two men got their hands on ISIS-related information.Early results show that both had read extremist material online and may have been affected by digital propaganda that spread anti-U.S. feelings.
Experts in counterterrorism say that police still have a big problem with people becoming radicalized online. ISIS has lost a lot of land in other countries, but its ideas are still alive online, where they could reach people who are weak in the US and around the world.
What this means for the safety of the country and what to do next
This most recent case shows how dangerous homegrown extremism is in the U.S. and how important it is for the federal government to keep an eye on people and share information to stop attacks before they happen.The suspects will stay in federal jail while the prosecutors get ready for trial.
If they are found guilty, both men could spend up to 20 years in prison and face other punishments for crimes related to terrorism.Federal officials say the arrests show that local and national agencies need to keep working together to stop terrorism.
As the investigation goes on, officials say again that they are committed to keeping Americans safe and making sure that groups like ISIS don't get a foothold in the country.
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